One of the Caribbean's most versatile touring djs. #1 Caribbean mixtape podcast on the web. CEO of the biggest global dj Soca festival Soca Brainwash.
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Djs who can talk and play well at the same time are very talented but one who can move a party without even having to say a word is another level
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There is a big difference between people who actually love soca and those who love carnival. Read that again.
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More carnival facts. Just because you are pretty it doesn't mean you are automatically an influencer.
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Why does 2015 have everyone in a chokehold lol
What is your favourite @DjPrivateRyan mix and why is it any soca mix in 2015?
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Yo I swear almost everywhere I have travelled I have heard Soca Starter 2015 blazing at some point. From Macys to bars, cars, lounges and hotels. This mix really did travel around the globe. Give thanks!
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Lol why is there even an argument about which island's soca is better. Cant we all just drink a rum and enjoy the music.
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Anyone who expects a recreation of 2015 soca has to remember it was a different era and feeling, no one dj can recreate the combination of music from an entire season of releases. You have to accept the sound of what the soca is now to appreciate it.
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Prices for carnival overall need to be monitored. Trinidad is the mecca BUT overpricing will price several people out of the market and drive them to alternative destination experiences
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Arguably...Engine Room by Olatunji is just as popular as Hard Fete. All demographics instantly love it when it plays.
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To mihhh dj frenn dem. There is plenty good 2019 soca. We alllllll dont have to play Famalay and Run wit it!!!
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Back in Trinidad finally. Soca Starter anyone? #recordingthisweek
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I've said it once and I'll say it again. There is a difference between people who love soca and those who love the idea of what soca does which is make people party and dance. These two groups treat soca differently
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I cant stress enough that if you dont play the 2023 stuff from now and get people accustom you are going to affect February in a big way....its not always about forward.
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If Soca Brainwash could sell out the Brooklyn Mirage and @machelmontano could sell out Barclays in the same weekend what does that tell you about the state of soca right now?
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People MUST praise @kerwindubois as the MVP of the season. Energy Killers, Life After Fete, Sugar Waist, Benderalla and Document We are all great contributions and fit different pockets
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There is a whole generation that will never feel the genuine enjoyment of an event without depending on their phones. What a shame
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Search Party and Beating road by @ilandboy_Preedy are two of the most underrated songs for the season amongst others
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Carnival can't cancel. It lives on within us. I'll keep the fire burning. Who is with me...
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You have to pick a side. Dont say djs playing shit when they trying to play new music in parties and you stand still and then rant on social media when they play old stuff to engage you. January is always the learning curve. Takes time to learn
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With that being said Im still gonna be doing my part...Soca Starter is coming this week....new project dropping again on Friday too
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Its unfortunate that alot of the good new soca songs may not get their fair shine because some djs are either too scared or too lazy to play them at events yet in other genres they rush to play the newer songs.
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I dunno who needs to hear this.....but you dont need to put all your business on social media!!
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Why do people complain that the soca music is not good and dont even make an effort to learn the new music. Some just complain on social media for the likes
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Rest in Peace to another great one gone. The soca world lost a giant. Blaxx will definitely be missed without a doubt.
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The soca world lost one of the unseen heroes for the music today. RIP Ricky. What a talent behind the scenes of some great music and Kes The Band. Condolences to his family and loved ones
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Another honarable mention MVP is @Kestheband who provided some world soca with Tack Back, Dutty Flex, Banga, a re released Fuh Spite and Miracle. Respect to you
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Appreciate your parents while they still walk this earth with you. Parents also appreciate your children!
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If that Savannah Grass intro on Post Carnival Relief didnt get you in your feels....yuh heart COLD lol go roll in the Savannah bush
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Every year for carnival its the same convo "soca this year is trash" three weeks later its "omg I love the music" moral is give it a chance
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Teja DNA is the song of the season with the longest run of being a hit, and the accolades including road march. However, Carnival contract is the undeniable force that will live through the years much like Come Home last year
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Overall too much old music was indeed played throughout the season which led to certain songs not reaching their potential. With a proper lead up to the next season this may change hopefully. Artistes also have to do the work to market their songs. Times are diferent.
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Soca starter fun fact - I made the first half of the mix focused on those who needed something for the gym. The second half includes alot of the groovy stuff thats out....and there are plenty
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Soca Starter deya....look out for the previews to my unreleased Road Skank and Wonderland riddims on this as well.
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Casually as I went about my day I sat next to two legends...on my flight Usain Bolt...then currently sitting by Vybz Kartel....I can't make this up
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And who stole the life sized Soca Brainwash cups. They were literally DRILLED down and poof they were gone lol. Nah nah nah y'all intense
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Dropping Soca Starter and a new @machelmontano, a new @kerwindubois and a new @melacaribe all this week! Yuh ready?
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Gonna be live on @ovadosethedj radio. What yall wanna hear tnite.
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A hit isn't necessarily a hit from day one. A hit sometimes just needs the time for people to realise it's a hit.
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Artistes, promoters, band leaders and djs etc need to stop fighting down each other behind the scenes. It doesn't benefit the "industry" if your intention is to sabotage another entity's product
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Soca Starter 2025 is out ! #socastarter #socastartr
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More carnival facts. The notion some trinis have of "those foreigners" is somewhat snobbish. These are the people that have spent, saved and sacfriced to come here to enjoy our culture and music every year. We should embrace their presence
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If Top striker was by a Trini artist I guarantee u it might have made the road march race alot closer
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Lol its literally amazing every year how everyone becomes a soca expert. They bun out how "AWFUL" it is this year.....3 weeks later....OMG I think I love this.
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All jokes aside I hope everyone realises that an entire industry eco system is in serious peril. Many entrpreneurs, suppliers, artistes, caterers, designers, security, lights engineers, sound engineers etc etc. The list is extensive
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Soca Starter 2025 is going to be very challenging to make with amount of good music already along with what's to come
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Deliberating about the price of all incluisive party tickets vs the price gouging of 500usd or more a night rooms and 1500usd plus for flights is missing the point. The definition of overpriced (gouging) is not the same as being pricey (out of ones budget)
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48 Saturdays from now on Valentines Day in Trinidad, Soca Brainwash Music Festival will tell the story of "The Rose"
The power of human connections
The many ways we connect.
This will be our most outstanding production yet!!
Stay tuned in the coming months.
Tag and tell a friend who needs to know.
See you in 2026
#socabrainwash
#sbw
#socabrainwashtherose
#humanconnection
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Brainwash is a fully produced, premium all inclusive, all day, with souvenirs, two stages, fully decorated, 2 dj lineups, festival type event that takes one full year of planning. When you research what these things cost you will realise its actually underpriced. Respectfully
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Soca Brainwash Trinidad Carnival 2024 #socabrainwash
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Finally Im getting a chance to breathe and record Soca Brainwash 2020...look out for it soon
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While everyone focused on Carnival Contract can we talk about the song Today by @BUNJIGARLIN had he performed that as well or had a longer season that would have been massive as well. Respect to the Viking
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Big respect to @ovadosethedj radio. That was a fun session. For the non believers you can check my IG for the live sessions as well....yes I mix like this lol
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For those who always say they want soca to go global I hope you shared, streamed or purchased @Kestheband album eh
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Check out my interview on 96.1 with Shal, Goofy and Ding Dong recently.
DJ Private Ryan Talks Soca Music Productions Including #SaveSoil Project... piped.video/DpqNEpz6DX4 @DjPrivateRyan
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Oh so the lolly was having a Mental Day ok ok #lollitief
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All of @Kestheband songs did well Mental day, Mood, Jub Jub, Fuh Spite all had people bubblin
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There was a lack of good wining songs this season. The wining road march goes to Look Back and College Boi Jesse x Yung Bredda
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I literally spoke about cherishing life this morning and then this...Ricardo Dru R.I.P. A huge loss!! I pray for his family and Patrice's
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Power soca was a hit this year BUT because some of the songs were so massive like Hard Fete, Come Home, Shake the place and Like Yuhself it literally cast a shadow on the other power songs. People simply didnt care as much for the others.
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Its not even 1pm here and so far a Volcano erupted, The Duke died, DMX has passed....sooo we gonna get any good news today or....
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I feel I need to post that set from last night yes @major_penny
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Same.people who doubted Dear Promoter a week ago jumping and singing out loud now lol. Sammmme ting every year
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